A - Human Necessities – 01 – N
Patent
A - Human Necessities
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A01N 3/02 (2006.01) A01N 3/00 (2006.01) A01N 37/20 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2388001
Disclosed are compositions that comprise one or more N-acylethanolamine compounds for maintaining the freshness and appearance of cut flowers, floral products, decorative foliage, fruits, and other plant cuttings. More specifically, the present invention provides methods for treating and storing cut flowers, Christmas trees, fruits, and other severed plant parts that preserve the appearance, freshness, fragrance and/or aesthetic qualities of the botanical products. Using the disclosed compositions, the shelf life of cut flowers was substantially prolonged, in many cases 2 to 5 times longer than untreated flowers, with the treated flowers or foliage appearing healthy and viable, and without wilting, dehydration, leaf drop, or visible signs of senescence. Likewise, treatment of ornamental coniferous plants with the anti- senescent compositions delayed deterioration and leaf drop, while extending the overall appearance and quality of the plants and plant cuttings.
L'invention concerne des compositions qui renferment au moins un composé N-acyléthanolamine permettant de maintenir la fraîcheur et l'aspect de fleurs coupées, de produits floraux, de feuillage d'ornement, de fruits et d'autres boutures. Plus précisément, l'invention concerne des procédés de traitement et de stockage de fleurs coupées, d'arbres de Noël, de fruits et d'autres parties de plantes coupées, qui permettent de préserver l'aspect, la fraîcheur, le parfum et/ou les qualités esthétiques des produits botaniques. A l'aide desdites compositions, la durée de vie de fleurs coupées a été sensiblement prolongée, dans de nombreux cas de deux à cinq fois celle de fleurs non traitées, les fleurs ou les feuillages traités apparaissant sains et viables, ne présentant ni flétrissement, ni déshydratation, ni chute de feuilles, ni signes de sénescence. De même, le traitement de conifères d'ornement par ces compositions anti-sénescence a permis de retarder leur détérioration et la chute de feuilles, tout en prolongeant l'aspect et la qualité globales des plantes et des boutures.
Austin-Brown Shea
Chapman Kent D.
Torys Llp
University Of North Texas
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